Skills & Employability Lead

Royal Agricultural University - Academic Services

The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.

The Skills & Employability Lead will support students and recent graduates to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for successful career progression. This role is central to strengthening the University’s employability provision and supporting strategic priorities including Graduate Outcomes, student success and widening participation.

The work of the Skills & Employability Lead will be cyclical in nature, in line with the university calendar. Careers guidance and coaching and student support will be prioritised during semester time – the semester breaks will focus on forward planning, and progressing and promoting the University’s employability initiatives.

The successful applicant will have a postgraduate qualification in Careers or similar discipline, and have experience of developing and delivering careers and employability learning sessions, and have Knowledge of Graduate Attributes and employability as it relates to University students. They role will report to the Head of Enterprise and Employability, and will contribute to the work of the team, and wider Academic Services directorate, as required. All members of the Academic Services department work flexibly to support each other and therefore this role holds opportunities for gaining a wider range of experience in academic administration.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

For a full job description and details on how to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026

Interviews: Friday 10th April 2026

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level